UFC Results: Glover Teixeira Dominates Anthony Smith, Moves Closer To Title Shot

Glover Teixeira might be 40 years old, but he showed that his standing in the UFC's light heavyweight division remains near the top.

Teixeira, a former title challenger to Jon Jones, proved himself in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ Wednesday night, dominating former fellow title challenger Anthony Smith.

After four rounds of action, Teixeira ended the fight with a series of punches in the fifth and final round.

In the co-main event of the night, Ben Rothwell welcomed Ovince Saint Preux to the heavyweight division. Rothwell, using his experience and size advantage, pulled off a split decision victory.

Drew Dober earned a second round finish vs. Alexander Hernandez, while Ricky Simon and Andrei Arlovski picked up decisions. Thiago Moises opened the main card with a submission.

Winners on the prelims included Sijara Eubanks, Omar Morales, Brian Kelleher and Chase Sherman.

This marked the second of three consecutive events within a week in Jacksonville, Florida for the UFC. They returned this past Saturday with UFC 249 after nearly two months off due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Complete results are below:

* Glover Teixeira def. Anthony Smith via TKO (strikes) at 1:05 of Round 5

* Ben Rothwell def. Ovince Saint Preux via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

* Drew Dober def. Alexander Hernandez via TKO (strikes) at 4:25 of Round 2

* Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

* Andrei Arlovski def. Philipe Lins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

* Thiago Moises def. Michael Johnson via submission (heel hook) at :25 of Round 2

* Sijara Eubanks def. Sarah Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

* Omar Antonio Morales def. Gabriel Benitez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

* Brian Kelleher def. Hunter Azure via KO (strike) at 3:40 of Round 2

* Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva via TKO (strikes) at :49 of Round 2